Primary care in Tampa is supposed to be the steady part of your medical life. The doctor who knows you, who has your labs from last year on screen when you call about something new, who actually returns your portal message instead of a nurse you have never met. That is what Dr. Saylor runs at the Carrollwood office on Moran Road. Same physician at every visit. Forty-five minutes for a new-patient appointment because that is how long it actually takes to do the work properly. Same-week appointment availability, not a six-week queue.
What primary care and family medicine cover at Ascend Tampa
Family medicine is a broad scope on purpose - the things people need a doctor for in their twenties, thirties, fifties, and seventies are not separate problems handled by separate offices. Dr. Saylor handles the full spread of adult primary care at the Tampa-Carrollwood office:
Annual physicals and wellness exams
A real annual physical at Ascend takes about 45 minutes and includes a focused conversation about how you are actually doing - sleep, energy, mood, work stress, relationships, exercise, alcohol, the whole picture - not just blood pressure and a flu shot. We follow USPSTF preventive screening guidelines by age and risk profile and explain what each test is checking for before we order it. Lab work, age-appropriate cancer screening conversations, immunization review, and a year-over-year baseline are all part of the standard.
Chronic disease management
This is where having one doctor over time matters. Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, asthma, GERD, osteoarthritis - the conditions most adults eventually carry - are best managed by someone who has been watching the numbers move for two or three years. Dr. Saylor does the actual work: dose adjustments based on what your labs are showing this quarter, side-effect conversations, lifestyle counseling that is specific instead of generic, and coordination with specialists when you need one.
Acute sick visits
Same-day appointments are available when slots open up. Call (813) 670-3331 first thing in the morning for the best chance. Things we handle without sending you to urgent care: respiratory infections, UTIs, skin issues, minor injuries, GI complaints, sinusitis, allergic flares, headache evaluation, suspected strep, and the run-of-the-mill seasonal stuff. Things we will route to urgent care or the ER honestly: chest pain, true emergencies, anything that needs imaging or IV fluids on the spot.
Preventive screenings and immunizations
Blood pressure tracking, lipid panels, fasting glucose and HbA1c, colorectal cancer screening conversations starting at age 45, breast and cervical cancer screening coordination, lung cancer screening for current and former smokers who qualify, hepatitis screening, STI screening when relevant, vision and hearing referrals as needed. Vaccines available in-office: seasonal flu, Tdap, shingles (Shingrix), pneumococcal, COVID boosters, hepatitis A and B catch-up, MMR catch-up.
Medication management
Refills, dosage adjustments, drug-interaction screening across all your prescribers, and the occasional "do you actually still need to be on this?" conversation that comes up when someone is on six medications and three of them were started by a doctor they have not seen in five years. Polypharmacy review is part of standard care here, especially for patients carrying multiple chronic conditions.
Pre-operative clearance
If your surgeon needs medical clearance before a procedure, Dr. Saylor handles it - history, exam, labs, EKG when indicated, risk stratification, and the clearance letter. Turnaround is typically within a week of the visit.
Referral coordination
When you need a specialist - cardiology, endocrinology, GI, dermatology, orthopedics - we send your records ahead and follow up after the visit. The specialist's note comes back to us, gets read, and informs your ongoing care. That sounds like the bare minimum because it is - but it is also what most fragmented primary care offices fail at.
Conditions and presentations Dr. Saylor manages
The chronic and recurring conditions that bring Tampa-area adults into primary care most often. Click through for the condition-specific page when you want depth:
Many adults walking into a primary care office for “fatigue” or “weight gain” or “just not feeling right” are dealing with several of these at once. The integrated workup is the point.
Your family medicine doctor in Tampa
Dr. Jason Saylor, DO is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician with 17 years of clinical experience and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Ascend. He trained at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Saylor leads primary care at both our Tampa-Carrollwood office and our Wesley Chapel flagship office, and patients can move between the two locations on the same medical record.
His clinical scope explicitly covers adult primary care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, men's health and hormone evaluation, weight loss management, and senior care. The coordination piece matters: when a primary care patient also needs psychiatric medication management, our practice has Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC on staff for psychiatric care that talks to your primary care chart instead of sitting in a separate system you have to forward yourself.
What to expect at your first visit
Before you arrive. Fill out the new-patient intake online so the front desk is not handing you a clipboard at the door. If you have records from a prior physician, request transfer ahead of time so Dr. Saylor is not starting from a blank chart. Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a list of every medication you take (prescription and over-the-counter, including supplements), and any specialist contact information.
During the visit. Dr. Saylor reviews history, listens to current concerns, runs a focused physical exam, and orders labs or screenings appropriate for your age and risk profile. The conversation is the part most other offices skip - what is actually going on, what you have tried, what you are worried about, what your goals for the next year are. Then we plan from there.
After the visit. Lab results come back through the patient portal within a few business days. If anything needs follow-up - a recheck, a referral, a medication adjustment - the front desk schedules it before you leave. Portal messages are returned the same business day or next.
Insurance and self-pay
Currently in-network with Aetna and ChampVA for primary care under Dr. Saylor. Credentialing is in process for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, Careplus, Simply Healthcare, Tricare East, Wellpoint, Oscar, and Health Network One.. We update accepted plans regularly - call (813) 670-3331 to confirm your specific plan. We verify your benefits before your first appointment so you know what you owe before you sit down.
For self-pay patients: rates depend on the type of visit (initial vs. follow-up, in-person vs. telehealth) and any labs or procedures performed. Our medical billing team will confirm exact pricing when you call (813) 670-3331. We provide detailed itemized receipts you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA / FSA cards are accepted at the time of service.
The Tampa-Carrollwood office
Ascend Mind and Body - Tampa
3971 Moran Road, Suite 101
Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: (813) 670-3331
Fax: 877-682-6796
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The office sits in the Carrollwood corridor - easy access from Dale Mabry Highway, Gunn Highway, and the Veterans Expressway. Free parking right in front of the building. The suite is on the first floor, no stairs or elevator required. We see patients from Carrollwood, Northdale, Town N Country, Citrus Park, Lutz, Westchase, and the surrounding north Tampa neighborhoods.
Find primary care near you
Already a Tampa-Carrollwood patient and looking for the right entry point for someone in the family who lives elsewhere in Tampa Bay? The flat-slug pages below cover the same primary-care service from neighboring cities:
Brandon
Primary care for the eastern Hillsborough corridor. Carrollwood office is about 25 minutes west via I-75 / SR-60.
Brandon Primary Care →Riverview
Primary care for southeast Hillsborough. Carrollwood office is about 30 minutes via I-75 and the Selmon Expressway.
Riverview Primary Care →Valrico
Primary care for eastern Hillsborough. Carrollwood office is about 30 minutes via SR-60 and I-75.
Valrico Primary Care →Apollo Beach
Primary care for southern Hillsborough. Carrollwood office is about 35 minutes via US-41 and the Selmon Expressway.
Apollo Beach Primary Care →New Tampa
Primary care for northern Hillsborough. Carrollwood office is about 20 minutes via Bruce B. Downs and Fletcher.
New Tampa Primary Care →St. Petersburg
Primary care for Pinellas County via Florida telehealth, with the Carrollwood office reachable across the Howard Frankland.
St. Pete Primary Care →Clearwater
Primary care for northern Pinellas via Florida telehealth, with in-person availability across the Courtney Campbell.
Clearwater Primary Care →FAQs about primary care in Tampa
Is Dr. Saylor accepting new primary care patients?
Yes. As of 2026-04-25 he is currently accepting new primary care patients at the Tampa-Carrollwood office. Most new patients are scheduled within a week of calling. Call (813) 670-3331 or book online.
What insurance does the Tampa primary care office accept?
Aetna and ChampVA are currently in-network with Dr. Saylor. Credentialing is in process for BCBS-FL, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, Careplus, Simply, Tricare East, Wellpoint, Oscar, and Health Network One. We verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises at check-in.
How long is a first visit?
About 45 minutes. That covers history review, focused physical exam, your current concerns, baseline labs or screenings appropriate for your age and risk, and a conversation about the care plan going forward. It is not a 7-minute checkbox visit and you will not feel rushed out the door.
Can I see Dr. Saylor at both the Tampa and Wesley Chapel offices?
Yes. Dr. Saylor practices at both locations and the chart is the same. Most established patients pick one location for routine visits and use the other when scheduling demands it. There is no extra paperwork for switching between the two.
Do you offer same-day sick visits?
We try to accommodate same-day appointments when slots are available. Call (813) 670-3331 first thing in the morning for the best chance. If we cannot fit you in, we will tell you honestly so you can make a different plan rather than stringing you along for the day.
Can primary care be done via telehealth?
Some primary care can - medication refills, stable-condition follow-ups, lab review, simple acute issues. Annual physicals and any visit requiring a hands-on exam need to be in person. Dr. Saylor sets the cadence and modality with you at your first appointment based on what you are being treated for.
What chronic conditions does Dr. Saylor manage?
Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, obesity and metabolic syndrome, asthma, GERD, osteoarthritis, and the cluster of conditions that tend to show up together. The point of an integrated practice is that the doctor managing your blood pressure can also see what your psychiatric medications are doing to your weight, sleep, and lipids - and adjust accordingly.
What if I need psychiatry or therapy in addition to primary care?
That is part of why Tampa-area patients choose Ascend. Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC handles psychiatric medication management out of our Wesley Chapel office and via Florida telehealth. Our therapy team covers individual, couples, and trauma-focused work. Your primary care doctor and your psychiatric prescriber can actually talk to each other about your care - on the same chart, not faxes between systems.
How do I switch primary care doctors to Ascend?
Call (813) 670-3331, schedule a new-patient visit, and we will send a records-release form for your previous physician. They typically respond within 1–2 weeks. Bring whatever you have on hand to the first visit so Dr. Saylor is not starting blind - medication list, recent labs, specialist names. The transfer happens in the background.
Do you handle pre-operative clearance?
Yes. If your surgeon needs medical clearance before a procedure, Dr. Saylor handles the history, exam, labs, EKG when indicated, risk stratification, and the clearance letter directly to the surgeon's office. Turnaround is typically within a week of the visit.
Clinical references
Preventive care recommendations on this page reflect current US Preventive Services Task Force, American Academy of Family Physicians, and Centers for Disease Control immunization guidance. Sources patients can read directly:
- US Preventive Services Task Force published recommendations (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org). The screening cadence used at Ascend for adult primary care follows USPSTF Grade A and B recommendations by age and risk profile.
- American Academy of Family Physicians clinical recommendations (aafp.org). Used for chronic disease management protocols including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
- CDC Adult Immunization Schedule (cdc.gov). The vaccine schedule used in-office aligns with the current CDC adult schedule.